Created by Matthew Aldenhoven

Requisition ID: REQ708049
Employment Type: Temporary Full time, 38 hours per week until January 2033
Remuneration: $1,226.02 - $1,353.56 per week+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: 203 Northumberland St, Liverpool NSW 2170
Applications close: 22/11/2026
Contact: James Haigh - Senior Environmental Health Officer on 02 9794 0*** | ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW).

Do you want to contribute to the health and wellbeing of your mob?

Achieve Something Great
Do you want a degree, a career and enjoy:

- communicating with people?
- working to protect health and the environment in a supportive team environment?

This job offer is a temporary full time position with South Western Sydney Public Health as a Trainee Environmental Health Officer.

In this six-year traineeship you will:

- Study part-time a bachelor degree in environmental health at Western Sydney University by distance
- Have paid study leave and tutoring
- Have university fees paid for all subjects you pass•have structured on-the-job training
- Be part of the Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer trainee network

You will work in the office and out in the community:

- Inspecting swimming pools, food, skin penetration and other businesses
- Responding to enquiries and investigating complaints
- Educating people to protect health and the environment

Are You the Right Fit?
About you:

- An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by descent and identity who is recognised as such by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
- Able to successfully enrol for the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at the Western Sydney University
- Committed to completing degree part-time while working full-time
- Good communication and writing skills
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Have, or be working towards getting, a drivers licence

Learn more about being an Aboriginal Trainee Environmental Health Officer

Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.





- In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement. Tell us about your mob and connection to culture?
- Possesses prior education, training or relevant work experience that meets the entry requirements for enrolment in the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) at Western Sydney University.
- This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. Please describe your connection to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and explain why you are interested in pursuing a career in Environmental Health. In your response, outline how you will manage the commitment of working full-time while completing university studies over the duration of the traineeship.
- Describe a situation where you identified a problem or challenge at school, work, in your community, or through volunteering activities. What actions did you take to address the issue, and what was the outcome?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information

- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal prospect employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact **********@health.nsw.gov.au

- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.



We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks

- 12% superannuation

- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

- Paid maternity and parental leave

- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements

- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-protected environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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📌 Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Trainee - Temp FT (Liverpool)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Liverpool